Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce

Name: Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into fries; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or jarred banana pepper puree); 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced

Oven-roasted sweet potato fries seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika, served alongside a bright aji amarillo dipping sauce that is tangy, mildly spicy, and entirely plant-based.

50 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

PeruvianSideOvenVeganHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into fries
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or jarred banana pepper puree)
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

Toss 2 lbs peeled, cut into fries sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
3

Spread the fries in a single layer across both baking sheets, making sure pieces do not touch. Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15 minutes until edges are crispy and lightly caramelized.
4

While the fries bake, whisk together 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or jarred banana pepper puree), 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise, 2 tsp fresh lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove to make the dipping sauce.
5

Serve the hot sweet potato fries immediately alongside the dipping sauce.

Questions

How long does Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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